Europe
September 1984- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 106 906Hansa 106 906-100
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Ryan SimmonsLucky Guy
Vinyl pressings
Lucky Guy
by Ryan Simmons · 1984
16 pressings8 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Lucky Guy was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Lucky Guy
2 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 2 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Germany
September 1984- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 601 551-213Hansa 601 551
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
DM 601551 A-1/84S IIRunout side A
DM 601551 B-1/84S IIRunout side B
S 601 551 ALabel side A
S 601 551 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Europe | Hansa 106 906 / Hansa 106 906-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Hansa 601 551-213 / Hansa 601 551First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Powderworks POWT 027712", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Powderworks POW 02777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | In The Mix 601 42512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | In The Mix 106 4857", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Durium Marche Estere DEX 13066 / Durium DEX 1306612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Durium DE 32577", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Mexico | Ariola SP-1387", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | South Africa | Principal Records RSX 124 / Hansa RSX 12412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Sanni Records SR 1227", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | Sanni Records SR 12122 / Sanni Records BR 1212212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Sanni Records BR 1227", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Spain | Sanni Records SR 1212212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Spain | Sanni Records BR 1227", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Ariola SL-714412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- ALucky Guy3:28
- BLucky Guy (Instrumental)3:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lucky Guy are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Lucky Guy are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Lucky Guy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Europe, Germany. One of them is Hansa 106 906, released September 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Lucky Guy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 106 906, 601 551-213) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lucky Guy on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.